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CAP decision to ‘enhance protection of EU dairy terms’ welcomed

October 23, 2020

Agri-Business

The European Parliament’s vote on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and decision to “enhance…

Negotiations between EU Council and Parliament to begin following farm policy vote

October 23, 2020

Agri Politics

Following today’s (Friday October 23) vote on the EU farm policy reform, the Chairperson of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee and the three…

IFA regional chair to step down early

October 23, 2020

Agri Politics

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will have an extra vacancy to be filled at its national and county elections next year, with a…

Opinion: Support the real ‘job-rich’ economy – Irish farming rather than ‘big pharma’

October 23, 2020

Opinion

Clearly, in the midst of Covid-19, Brexit and climate change, challenges and opportunities abound for the Irish economy and the agriculture and food…

INHFA welcomes ‘solid commitment’ on suckler brand development

October 23, 2020

Beef

One of the farm organisations represented at the Beef Market Taskforce has welcomed what it calls a “solid commitment” for the development of…

McConalogue to raise 2 issues with EU commission regarding PGI bid

October 23, 2020

Agri Politics

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said he will be raising two issues with the European Commission regarding…

Suckler beef PGI application to include young bulls

October 23, 2020

Beef

Agreement has been reached to proceed with the application of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status for Irish Grass Fed Beef – which will…

€6 million suckler brand ‘to be overseen by majority farmer rep committee’

October 23, 2020

Beef

The commitment of €6 million to develop a suckler premium beef brand has been welcomed by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association…

Hand sanitiser brand removed from biocidal register by department

October 23, 2020

Agri Politics

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has removed the ViraPro hand sanitiser brand from the Biocidal Product Register. The product has…

McConalogue announces details of aquaculture support scheme

October 22, 2020

Agri Politics

Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced a special Covid-19 financial support scheme for rope mussel and oyster farmers…

Concerns grow that lead shot ban will be backed by EU Parliament

October 22, 2020

Rural Life

Concerns are growing among gun owners that a proposal to ban the use of lead ammunition in and around wetlands will be backed…

28-day TB testing extension and 120-day calf exemption lauded

October 22, 2020

Agri Politics

The decision to reintroduce the TB Covid-19 procedures that were in place during the initial lockdown earlier this year has been welcomed by…

Call for targeted sick pay scheme to avoid ‘repeat of disastrous experiences’

October 22, 2020

Beef

The Social Democrats has called for a targeted sick pay scheme for staff in the meat industry and nursing homes to try and…

Flexibility on TB testing during Covid-19 restrictions welcomed

October 22, 2020

Agri Politics

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has welcomed what it says is the Department of Agriculture’s understanding of farmers’ concerns in the new TB…

Proper support system needed for rural post offices – Harkin

October 22, 2020

Rural Life

Independent TD Marian Harkin has said that a proper support system for rural post offices is needed to ensure they remain viable. The…

Minister and department need to incentivise ‘environmentally friendly’ grass

October 22, 2020

Environment

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and his department are being urged to be more proactive in incentivising farmers to grow…

Council CAP position ‘a good foundation but not fully satisfactory’ – commissioner

October 22, 2020

CAP / Schemes

The position of the European Council on the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), that was adopted this week, won’t be “fully satisfactory” to…

IFA national and county elections to take place by post

October 22, 2020

Agri Politics

The National Council of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has voted to allow postal ballots for the election of officers at national and…

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